Shoe weight for athletic training
US10953261B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/09
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shoe weight for athletic training including a shoe sleeve configured to rest upon the outer surface of a shoe while being worn. A U-shaped member is disposed within the shoe sleeve and designed to exert an inward force against the outer surface of the shoe being worn. A lace clip having an upper portion a lower portion, and a point of inflection is also disposed within the sleeve, such that the lower portion of the lace clip can slide in between the laces and the tongue of the shoe while the point of inflection and the upper portion hook the sleeve to the shoe. The shoe weight further includes a plurality of weights disposed within the shoe sleeve, such that the wearer of the shoe is forced to expend greater energy while walking, running, or performing any act involving movement of the foot inserted in the shoe being worn.
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